Raphael Macek Photography
Brazilian, b. 1981
Raphael Macek’s photographic work celebrates the legendary and complex bond between humans and horses, capturing the inherent grace, strength, and beauty that these majestic creatures possess. Horses have long been admired and represented in various forms of art, but Macek’s images take this timeless admiration to new heights. His ability to reveal the profound connection between animal and artist, combined with the emotional depth his photographs evoke, brings out the essence of the horse in ways that speak directly to the soul.
Macek’s images of equine majesty are striking in their composition and lighting. Whether portraying close-up portraits or full figures against carefully chosen landscapes, he captures the horses' muscularity, texture, and unique forms with precision. The result is a collection brimming with vitality, as if each subject might leap out of the frame at any moment. Macek expertly conveys the emotional depth of his subjects, inviting viewers to appreciate the power, pride, and beauty that horses represent. His work does more than just showcase the animal; it tells the story of a profound, untold moment in time, beautifully frozen by the lens.
For Raphael Macek, photography is far more than just an art form—it’s a means of communication and a labor of love. His approach is marked by patience, respect, and a deep admiration for the subjects he captures. He has been known to say, "A good photograph is more than a beautiful picture; it encompasses a wide range of emotions," and this philosophy is evident in his work. Macek’s dedication to perfection, combined with his mindfulness and continuous self-improvement, sets him apart as one of the finest contemporary photographers. His love for animals, particularly horses, is at the heart of his ongoing mission to capture their beauty, which has been recognized in galleries and exhibitions worldwide.to
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Artist: Raphael Macek
Serenitas Horse Portrait
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Domum, Afresco, Horse Portrait
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek
Domum, 2020 - Afresco series
60 x 40 inches
Archival Pigment Print
Edition of 7
Framed
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and comple...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Volent IV (Horse Portrait, Afresco series)
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek
Volent IV, 2020
Afresco series
60 x 40 inches
Archival Pigment Print
Edition of 7
Framed
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and comp...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Utilita II, Wellington, United States, Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
The photographic work of Raphael Macek offers profound meditation on the timeless bond between humans and horses. With exceptional sensitivity, Macek captures the equine form as both...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Serenitas, Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
The photographic work of Raphael Macek offers profound meditation on the timeless bond between humans and horses. With exceptional sensitivity, Macek captures the equine form as both...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Equestrian Beauty #3
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Equestrian Beauty #9 (Photography, Horse Portrait)
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
60 x 40 inches
Archival Pigment Print
Mounted and Framed - Black Matt Frame.
Frame Profile 0.75 x 2 inches (see images)
Non-glare
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty serie...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Miranti (Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty)
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Utilita I, Wellington, United States, Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Maternum, Horse Portrait
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek
Maternum, 2020
Afresco series
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring on...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Domino (Horse Portrait, Afresco series)
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek
Domino, 2020
Afresco series
60 x 40 inches
Archival Pigment Print
Edition of 7
Framed
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Breviarum
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Utilita II, Wellington, United States, Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Afresco (Horse Portrait, Afresco series)
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek
Domino, 2020
Afresco series
60 x 40 inches
Archival Pigment Print
Edition of 10
Framed
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and comple...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Maiesta
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
$15,000
Calceus, Afresco, Horse Portrait
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek
Calceus, 2020 - Afresco series
71 x 48 inches
180 x 120 cm
Archival Pigment Print
Edition of 7
Framed
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legen...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Utilita II, Wellington, United States, Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Utilita II, Wellington, United States, Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Equestrian Beauty #14
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Calceus by Raphael Macek - 47x71 inches Mounted and Framed
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series. Mounted and Framed.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctiv...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Music, Afresco, Horse Portrait
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek
Music, 2020
Afresco series
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Caritate (Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty)
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Castellum (Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty)
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Avanti, Ajman, UAE, United Arab Emirates
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
The photographic work of Raphael Macek offers profound meditation on the timeless bond between humans and horses. With exceptional sensitivity, Macek captures the equine form as both...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Paper
Partibus, UAE, United Arab Emirates
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
The photographic work of Raphael Macek offers profound meditation on the timeless bond between humans and horses. With exceptional sensitivity, Macek captures the equine form as both...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Curvarum, Horse Portrait, Equestrian Photography
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
The photographic work of Raphael Macek offers profound meditation on the timeless bond between humans and horses. With exceptional sensitivity, Macek captures the equine form as both...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Ventus Netherlands, Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
The photographic work of Raphael Macek offers profound meditation on the timeless bond between humans and horses. With exceptional sensitivity, Macek captures the equine form as both...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Reverentia, Netherlands, Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
The photographic work of Raphael Macek offers profound meditation on the timeless bond between humans and horses. With exceptional sensitivity, Macek captures the equine form as both...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Immersion - Horse Portrait Fine Art Photography
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
The photographic work of Raphael Macek offers profound meditation on the timeless bond between humans and horses. With exceptional sensitivity, Macek captures the equine form as both...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Immersion - Horse Portrait Fine Art Photography
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
The photographic work of Raphael Macek offers profound meditation on the timeless bond between humans and horses. With exceptional sensitivity, Macek captures the equine form as both...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Potenza
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
$17,600
Docilita
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Calceus
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
$17,600
Forza
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
$17,600
Ventus Netherlands, Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
This striking artwork presents a mesmerizing black-and-white portrayal of a horse in motion. The noble creature's powerful form...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Perfectio
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
$17,600
Immersion - Horse Photography - Portrait
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Equestrian Beauty series:
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and strength and its sleek beau...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Plexiglass
Curvarum, Horse Portrait, Equestrian Photography
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Plexiglass
Breviarum
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
$17,600
Constelattio Horse Riding
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Reverentia
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Perfectio
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
$17,600
Equestrian Beauty #6
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Serenitas, Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek is a celebrated photographer whose horse Portraits are collected and admired worldwide.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an endurin...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Equestrian Beauty #13
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek is a celebrated photographer whose horse Portraits are collected and admired worldwide.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an endurin...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Forma
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
$17,600
Equestrian Beauty #4
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Motif, Afresco, Horse Portrait
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek
Motif, 2020 - Afresco series
41 x 27 inches
105 x 70 cm
Archival Pigment Print
Edition of 7
Framed
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendar...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Reverentia, Netherlands, Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Equestrian Beauty series:
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and strength and its sleek beau...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Plexiglass
Equestrian Beauty #16
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Adornay (Equestrian Photography, Afresco series)
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek
Adornay 2020 - Afresco series
90 x 60 inches
Archival Pigment Print
Edition of 7
Framed
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and compl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Raphael Macek - Afresco (Horse Portrait, Afresco series)
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek
Domino, 2020
Afresco series
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one....
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Equestrian Beauty #11
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek is a celebrated photographer whose horse Portraits are collected and admired worldwide.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an endurin...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Raphael Macek - Volent IV (Horse Portrait, Afresco series)
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek
Volent IV (Horse Portrait, Afresco series)
71 x 48 inches
Archival Pigment Print
Edition of 7
Framed
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legend...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Abyssi, Wellington
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Docilita
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
$11,800
Raphael Macek - Domino (Horse Portrait, Afresco series)
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek
Domino, 2020
Afresco series
71 x 48 inches
Archival Pigment Print
Edition of 7
Framed
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Docilita
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
Partibus, UAE, United Arab Emirates
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Plexiglass
Domino, Afresco, Horse Portrait
By Raphael Macek
Located in New York City, NY
Raphael Macek
Domino, 2020
Afresco series
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series.
The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one....
Category
2010s Contemporary Raphael Macek Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
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